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Family Derbidae
These areTrue Bugs (Hemiptera) and are often known as Rabbit Eared Hoppers due to their typical position of the wings . The Derbid Planthopper prefers the shade of forests where it feeds on palm. Adult derbidae are sap suckers, as nymphs they feed on fungi and mosses.The Derbid Planthopper prefers the shade of forests where it feeds on palm. Adult derbidae are sap suckers, as nymphs they feed on fungi and mosses. Seen at dusk or shortly after nightfall they avoid direct sunlight. Some Derbids leave honey dew deposits on leaves while they are feeding. This blackens the leaf decreasing the amount of photosynthesis on the plant. The bugs also secrete a waxy substance which is thought to aid in holding them on leaves.
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excellent spotting.... love it... :) Sri
Thank you :)
Really nice one, Atul... and shot from a fabulous angle!
Excellent Find Atul!!! This hopper sure looks squint eyed!!! Congrats!!
Incredible shot
Congrats Atul! Awesome spotting.
Congratulations Atul.
Thank you All for the wonderful comments and SOTW :)
This is such a great looking photo! Congratulations on your Spotting of the Week!
Congrats Doc!
Congratulations, Atul!
Congrats !
Congratulations!
Congrats Atul!
Congrats Atul, the Ranger's have chosen your crazy-looking hopper as their Spotting of the Week! Derbid planthoppers are often called “rabbit-eared hoppers” because of the way they typically hold their wings while resting.
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Exquisite!
cool indeed. Is it cross eyed?
Thank you stephanielrickman !
That is one cool photo Atul!
Thanks Dilan !
Nice spotting Atul!!